Re: [DX-CHAT] Anti-American Rant

2005-05-24 Thread John
On Tue, 24 May 2005, Urb LeJeune wrote: You are a world-class operator and DXer but your politics have no place in ham radio communications. Please take your political discourse elsewhere. Urb, W2DEC THANK YOU, Urb! Well said and much deserved! --- +-+ +-+ +-+ +-+ +-+ John L

Re: [DX-CHAT] proper greetings

2005-12-31 Thread john
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and has a happy new year as well. Here's to good DX in 2006 John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date: 12/30/2005 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

[DX-CHAT] Desecheo operation?

2005-12-31 Thread john
Has there been a full explanation released yet about this operation, and why it was prematurely terminated? I was fortunate enough to work them, and wonder if the rest of the story has yet been published. Many thanks John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free

RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW

2006-03-25 Thread john
Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW

2006-03-25 Thread john
...along with the US stations who are calling him on freq (which at the time, was well below the US phone section of the band!) John K5MO At 04:14 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: All I can say is... WFWL, and if this character is legit, he's going to have some explaining to do

Re: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's

2006-04-17 Thread john
I've played the game, and still no QSL Worked him last week, so I know he's still around... John K5MO At 03:32 PM 4/17/2006, John - WB8RFB wrote: It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo I. answers 2

2006-06-30 Thread john
Still trolling, I see. At 10:30 PM 6/29/2006, Charles Harpole wrote: The total report text site has been given on this reflector. We must beware of totally condemning someone who was likely exercising his right as a citizen to petition his government. I wish he had kept quiet, but that

Re: [DX-CHAT] Permission to go

2006-06-30 Thread john
At 08:28 AM 6/30/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But, my point is that when property does not belong to someone, just because they are given permission to GO there means any activity they choose to engage in is approved In this case, the property belongs to all US citizens. -- No virus

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition support

2006-08-23 Thread john
I doubt that it's any more expensive to mount a DXpedition these days than it was 40 yrs ago...and is likely cheaper. Done first class, it's always been an expensive proposition. I suspect it takes more dedication than it does money, although it clearly costs some bucks. John K5MO

Re: [DX-CHAT] distaste for America especially after 9/11

2006-08-25 Thread john
right , it has no place, but it's just more trolling from that source. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-25 Thread john
why DX does not use lbotw... re: The same reason most others don't (see current EHAM survey) people don't like them and would rather have paper cards. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3

Re: [DX-CHAT] Raliegh, NC

2006-08-25 Thread john
Steve 147.27 and 146.88 are both available here John K5MO Clayton NC (just SE of Raleigh) At 03:58 PM 8/25/2006, Steve-KF2TI wrote: I will be traveling through the Raleigh-Durham area next week and would appreciate if anyone might have a couple of 2M repeaters that are active (in case

Re: [DX-CHAT] comments sought

2006-10-13 Thread john
Since when are they concerned with members inputs? A Little late, after the fact, isn't it? John K5MO At 08:53 PM 10/13/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARRL requests members' input on recent FCC omnibus Report and Order (Oct 13, 2006) -- The ARRL is requesting members' input concerning

Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application

2006-10-18 Thread john
So maybe, like QSL senders, ARRL responds better with green stamps in the envelope! :-) John K5MO At 07:08 PM 10/18/2006, Jim Abercrombie wrote: Like another person has noted: Read the application paper where it clearly tells you how to sort the cards when you send them. I followed

RE: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD

2006-12-21 Thread john
At 04:31 PM 12/21/2006, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: CW is and IMHO probably will still be popular for obvious reasons. Agree 100% Especially for DXing !!! John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26

RE: [DX-CHAT] ham radio and age

2007-01-18 Thread john
At 10:40 PM 1/17/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Geo I keep an empty gallon milk jug under my ham desk for relief. U will never know when u need it. 73 Thank you for sharing. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

[DX-CHAT] VU7LD qsl

2007-01-22 Thread john
Got mine todayvery fast! Good job! John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] ANY PA-stns here ?

2007-02-15 Thread john
Maybe it's the enclosed winmail dat file that's tagging along... At 10:30 AM 2/15/2007, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: I have tried to email PA3EWP using QRZ.com adress but my mail is bouncing. Anybody here who may be able to help ? Thanks 73 Rag LA5HE -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av

RE: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-14 Thread john
else other than the WinLink folks, yet it had the strong support of the ARRL. John K5MO My point is that ARRL CHANGED, because the consensus of its members changed. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio-Amateurs+ART

2007-03-20 Thread john
He sounds like the perfect candidate to: 1) test your killfile/email trash filter on 2) meet Paul Vixie. 73 John K5MO At 10:05 AM 3/20/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Here is a response I received back from ON4AW. I had to laugh at the p.s.. 73 - Jim AD1C [content edited

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread john
I wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread john
Thanks for the tip on the stateside manager. E-cards dont do it for me , so LOTW is not an option. 73 John K5MO At 06:27 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: I have worked a very active station on Galapagos who uses LOTW, and he fires confirmation out in very short order. I encourage you and everyone

Re: [DX-CHAT] n8s logs

2007-04-12 Thread john
There's a mirror site listed on the N8S site, and it seems to work FB. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] LoTW

2007-04-28 Thread john
Disk space is amazingly cheap. You can store a ton of text info in a very affordable disk. John K5MO PS: Long live paper QSLs... At 02:17 AM 4/28/2007, Lee Wical wrote: I don't know how ARRL can afford LoTW and its present and furure storage. It will turn out, money wise

[DX-CHAT] BS7 fun and frustration.

2007-05-07 Thread john
I didn't work 'em... (heard fine, found their listening freq numerous times) but no whining...I'm already thinking of replacing the A4S with a 3 el Steppir. I'll get 'em if there's a next time. If I always worked everyone when I tried to, this wouldn't be nearly as much fun! John

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

2007-05-10 Thread john
the way things should be. Nobody at the ARRL puts a gun to someones head, and forces guys to go. They do it precisely because it's difficult, remote, and yes, potentially dangerous and certainly exciting. John K5MO However, I have to ask if this set of rocks is worth the risks? I know

Re: [DX-CHAT] more on BS7H

2007-05-10 Thread john
They look absolutely miserable! :-) John K5MO At 11:01 AM 5/10/2007, K2EWB wrote: A new photo of this entity is up on their site now, showing all the ops (who took the photo?) http://www.scarboroughreef.com/http://www.scarboroughreef.com/ Make up your own minds. N2ERN Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] VK0 Heard Island

2007-05-11 Thread john
I hear it might be dangerous. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 5/11/2007, Kenneth Sobel wrote: I need VK0 Heard Island for my last one. Please someone go on a dxpedition. It has been 10 years since last operation. de Ken W3JJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] What! BS7H LOTW

2007-06-10 Thread john
Now that *is* a miracle, isn't it John K5MO At 10:31 PM 6/9/2007, Don Greenbaum wrote: Gee Charles. (snip) I noticed K4VUD is in the log, yet you were in HS land at the moment the QSO was made. Care to comment on that little feat while you are complaining about the DXCC program

Re: [DX-CHAT] Posting a message from a third party.

2007-07-25 Thread john
Oh please this is ridiculous ! John K5MO At 05:11 AM 7/25/2007, Urb LeJeune wrote: Publication of someone's copyrighted material, such as an email message, without their EXPLICIT authorization is a violation of both US and International law and grounds for suit. Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] my mistake on why repeated QSL ?

2007-07-31 Thread john
So, why don't you ask him?He's the only one who would know. John K5MO At 04:27 AM 7/31/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I am so sorry I meant to ask Why would a ham want more than one QSL card for the same contact, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE IN HAND FOR THAT CONTACT.??? Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-26 Thread john
Last upload for VU4AN/VU3CHE: No log data found Or even a stateside manager or maybe a mail-drop if you prefer to answer the cards yourself. The stateside manager idea is a winner. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-27 Thread john
way. 73, Mike, W5UC I think this all boils down to more about trolling than QSLing, since none of the proposed options seems to be acceptable to the person posing the problems. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread john
At 06:19 PM 8/27/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: If you don't like the way things are going, you're going to have to do more than kvetch on a reflector. Right. You can vote with your feet, as I have after many yrs of supporting the league. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback

Re: Vedr. [DX-CHAT] 1B1AB

2007-09-06 Thread john
ragnar otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Northern Cypros is occupied territory. Do not feed the troll.^ John k5mo Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition radios

2007-09-23 Thread john
K2/100 would seem to fit the bill. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 9/23/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote: Hi folks, Anyone have experience with the current smaller size radios in a strong signal environment? Looking for something smaller like K3, FT-450, IC-7000, or ? Need something which will perform

Re: [DX-CHAT] Post War QST?

2007-09-28 Thread john
Im sure I have both. How can I help? John K5MO At 06:51 PM 9/28/2007, Stuart Santelmann KC1F wrote: I have January 1942. There is the yellow insert War Comes ! We take Our Posts in Our Country's Defense. This is the notice suspending all amateur operations from the FCC, dated December 8

RE: [DX-CHAT] Ten Tec woes

2007-10-25 Thread john
functioning radio back. No complaints from me, just a happy customer John K5MO OmniC OmniVIOptIII Paragon CorsairII Centurion Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting

2007-11-01 Thread john
At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs out with no answers. This is not true. It's the same as saying if I don't cheat, than it's HARD! John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting

2007-11-01 Thread john
I was referring ONLY to a contest situation. O/W, I agree, it's a don't care... John K5MO At 05:15 PM 11/1/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re:Digital robots

2007-11-26 Thread john
there. Their operators are demanding their share of the pie, too. So what are you going to do? Gee...a handful of digi robot ops get the full attention of the ARRL, yet CW ops get the short stick. I wonder why that is? John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread john
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread john
Well, it's handy to have that K4 call, so as to be able to work on DXCC totals from two locations simultaneously! John K5MO At 06:19 PM 12/14/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 05:19 PM 12/14/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: To Western hams, mostly K4VUD ... sounds like a Western callsign

[DX-CHAT] 9L1FZ

2007-12-21 Thread john
vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-NEWS] 9L1FZ

2007-12-21 Thread john
vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php

RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals

2007-12-22 Thread john
A beauty of a signal on 40m this morning. Excellent operation w/great CW ops Heard the other FJ group up on 20SSB as well. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT

Re: [DX-CHAT] cost of QSLing

2007-12-28 Thread john
So use a QSL manager and save everyone time and money you keep bringing this up time and time again. John K5MO At 07:53 PM 12/28/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I have several months of data re the cost to me to QSL by post sending from Thailand government post office: Total cost of my

Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ: Canned Worms (long)

2007-12-29 Thread john
If that's true, there should be no complaint about the other operation. John K5MO At 11:24 AM 12/29/2007, Win wrote: WHERE ARE ALL THE FJ HAMS RIGHT NOW? I think we can assume that the FJs that live on the island are not DXers, and probably could not handel the resulting pile-ups. Win

Re: [DX-CHAT] Pileup control

2008-02-10 Thread john
simplex. As you can imagine, chaos ensues... John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] RE: [DX-NEWS] Kosovo

2008-02-17 Thread john
At 11:10 PM 2/16/2008, Charles Harpole wrote: . Colonialism strikes again. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] You should certainly know! John Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org

RE: [DX-CHAT] Anybody up for a Pacific trip?

2008-08-26 Thread john
At 07:33 AM 8/26/2008, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I You have to wonder what the real agenda here is. All part of the vast right wing conspiracy! :-) John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message

Re: [DX-CHAT] 19-square-mile ice sheet breaks loose in Canada

2008-09-04 Thread john
DXpedition time!!! John K5MO At 02:59 PM 9/3/2008, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: I hope VE8RCS/VY0 isn't floating away! By CHARMAINE NORONHA, Associated Press Writer TORONTO - A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canada's northern Arctic

RE: [DX-CHAT] Logging, spotting PC

2009-05-07 Thread john
Logger 32 runs fine on a 800Mhz PIII running XP. Doesn't take much horsepower to run a logger, spotter, and keying machine along with casual web browsing. I paid $50 for the PC. John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list

Re: [DX-CHAT] What to do?

2010-08-30 Thread john
Not to worry. A Massive Solar Storm Czar has just been appointed , and with a budget of 400b$ is about to launch a comprehensive study. John K5MO At 08:02 AM 8/30/2010, Bill Hawkins wrote: Should I take my antennas down or put more up? Bill W5EC Massive solar storm to hit Earth in 2012

RE: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers?

2011-04-03 Thread john
At 07:23 PM 4/3/2011, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Without carrying this discussion to extremes (i.e., my QSL card is better than your card), I used Gennady UX5UO f I've been extremelyhappy with the cards he did for me. I'd not hesitate to use him again. John K5MO

Re: Re: [DX-CHAT] Sun's Spots Fading

2011-06-15 Thread john
The low bands will be GREAT! John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT

Re: [DX-CHAT] FW: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices

2011-07-26 Thread john
Agreed...by the numbers is great, if you take 5 min of 1's , 5, of 2's , etc. That rarely happens, and indeed it sucks if you're not in 1 or 2 land. That however is what makes the hunt so interesting...and frustrating sometimes! John K5MO At 04:00 PM 7/26/2011, Gary Wilburn wrote

[DX-CHAT] Freebanding: KP5

2002-12-03 Thread John Warren
they successfully avoided being caught! I wonder what these people will do as the sunspot cycle goes down and 11M dies? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector

[DX-CHAT] CB and Freebanding

2002-12-04 Thread John Warren
to freebanding when 10/11M go dead in a few years? Will they show up somewhere else? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For

2002-12-17 Thread John Warren
? Perhaps some of the Chesterfield or Sable Island crew can explain? 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Sunrise/Sunset Times

2003-03-15 Thread John Warren
(1987?). It gives the data at 2-week intervals. Easy to interpolate to get it closer, either by date or geographically. It's just about the most valuable tool I know for low-band DXing. Don't think later editions kept it though? Too bad. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

Re: [DX-CHAT] E44/4Z5MK and TX0AT

2003-06-11 Thread John Warren
requested. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I've got that wrong. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted vs Expunged

2003-06-16 Thread John Warren
to crochet. Wanna doily? Don't have to leave ham radio Dean. Plenty of other DX challenges if Top of DXCC Honor Roll is too easy for you now. How about 5BWAZ on SSB? Or WAZ on 160M? Just pick your flavor and make it as tough as you want. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

[DX-CHAT] 40M Expansion

2003-07-04 Thread John Warren
, and negligible QRM from other modes and local operations! If you don't like that, how would you use the 2009 changes to arrange a 40M SSB DX/contest window? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-10 Thread John Warren
Steve! 73, and GL with VU4, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V OFF TIMES

2003-10-02 Thread John Warren
some late night activity for the Low Banders as the high band demand begins to drop off :-) I read somewhere that the local power was off during those hours. If that's true, it's a bit surprising that they didn't take a generator with them to permit low-band operation to most of USA. John, NT5C

Re: [DX-CHAT] OH2AQ?

2003-10-13 Thread John Warren
Steve K8WK wrote: Anybody else having trouble accessing oh2aq web spots URL today? Yes. But try the Japanese equivalent at http://www.dxscape.com/ 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [DX-CHAT] The French

2004-06-06 Thread John Warren
, Brit or Canadian. I think you owe them a public apology - but I don't expect to see one. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http

[DX-CHAT] Status of T33C QSL cards?

2004-09-20 Thread John - WB8RFB
Does anyone know how I might contact the T33C folks to see if they received my QSL card GS's that I sent back in June? Still haven't received a QSL back from them yet. Any help would be appreciated. Am new at DX'ing despite being licensed for a long time. Thanks, 73, John - WB8RFB

[DX-CHAT] QSL Route for FP/DK8XT?

2004-09-24 Thread John - WB8RFB
. Any help from out there in DX-land? Thanks. John - WB8RFB ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] Query abt DX splits

2004-10-18 Thread John Warren
, and causes local QRM. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Query abt DX splits

2004-10-18 Thread John Warren
, there will be horrendous fights when the Europeans get going there. In fact, unless we get a significant DX Window there, I think the present situation working split is much better. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related

Re: [DX-CHAT] The Two BS7H operations

2004-11-13 Thread John Warren
I believed they approved the 95 operation. Rod WC7N Yep. '94 was not accepted, '95 was approved. I don't recall what changed. Still the same little piece of very damp rock! John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

Re: [DX-CHAT] No EU pilot for KH8SI ?

2005-02-26 Thread John Warren
Swain's Island will count for American Samoa for DXCC purposes and for OC-200 for the RSGB's Islands on the Air (IOTA) program. I'd say that's pretty definitive. WF and don't even bother to WL. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

[DX-CHAT] Cluster Self-spotting

2005-03-11 Thread John Warren
peak on 10M, to get things started on long and scatter paths which most people weren't looking for. Other opinions? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector

Re: [DX-CHAT] Best Antenna - Surrounded area-?

2005-03-13 Thread John Warren
. But your signal was 55 into Texas on 40M SSB long-path yesterday, so you have half the problem solved. Don't give up! 73, John, NT5C.

Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC proposes to drop morse code requirement......

2005-07-21 Thread John Warren
me a worse (or better) Extra Class amateur than any code enthusiast. It's how proudly, effectively and courteously you use your amateur license AFTER you've got it that distinguishes you from a CBer. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] G4ZU

2005-09-02 Thread John Warren
with that country, I knew exactly why he chose that beautiful, warm part of Europe. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing JT1CO

2005-11-30 Thread John Warren
Title: Re: QSLing JT1CO Ed K2MP wrote: Two major QSL lookup sights, one sez ...Mongolia... other sez ... Mongolia via Japan Any experience on what works ? Tnx Strongly recommend Mongolia, via Japan. Otherwise standard USPO routing is via Russia, where it will disappear. 73 and GL, John, NT5C.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Why use IRCs?

2005-12-26 Thread John Warren
know U.S. dollars are illegal in a few places, but a lot of recipients don't cash them anyway - they use them in their own QSLing. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT

Re: [DX-CHAT] 30 Meter SSB QSO

2006-01-26 Thread John Warren
-policing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think SSB is legal in the UK on 30M for example. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http

Re: [DX-CHAT] V51AS

2006-04-13 Thread John - WB8RFB
My direct QSL with GS's and SAE sent on 29/3/04 was answered via the bureau 20/9/2004. --- Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello DX-chat, Gents, what one should do to get a card from V51AS? Looks like this guy believes 2 USD is not enough for him, so my second direct request is

Re: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's

2006-04-17 Thread John - WB8RFB
It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today: EA6UN Lookups: 20145 Jurek QSL via EC6TK with SAE + 3 us $ (Direct Only) BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN That's a tidy sum in anyone's book if only 10%

Re: [DX-CHAT] Kosovo

2006-07-25 Thread John Warren
(see article referred to). Maybe 1 year ?? John, NT5C Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

RE: [DX-CHAT] Why the new DXCC rule

2006-07-29 Thread John Warren
, and allowed Gough Is - plenty far enough away - to become a new one. Oh well. Just in case anyone thinks about it, it doesn't seem to work under the new rule, because I discovered that neither Tristan nor Gough have independent administrations. Both are governed via St Helena ZD7. 73, John

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Why the new DXCC rule

2006-08-02 Thread John Becker
session? Inquiring minds want to know! 73, John, K9MM -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll

[DX-CHAT] [dx-chat] QSL METHODS

2006-08-24 Thread John Maikisch
return on 99% of cards I send out direct Maybe this is not worth the bandwidthIused but as N2ERN says I am just wasting a few electrons not some trees. I know that a lot of DX stations do not like LOTW for some reasons but it sure can makes my life easier. 73, John - K2AZ

[DX-CHAT] Yaesu FT-2000

2006-10-05 Thread John Warren
return. TIA, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] After-effects

2006-10-13 Thread John Warren
no problem persuading a neutral FCC to make it a formal rule. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] ZS8MI

2006-10-17 Thread John Warren
first, to check possibilities. See QRZ.COM GL! John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] More on Kosovo

2007-02-01 Thread John Warren
The compromise independence-lite solution between Serbia and Kosovo, which will be proposed by the UN tomorrow, supposedly includes a UN seat for Kosovo. If that is the case, and the proposal is accepted by both parties, Kosovo would in due course become a new DXCC Entity. John, NT5C

[DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-14 Thread John Warren
not to risk the integrity of the #1 award in ham radio (memories of Romeo still hurt!). So, when you bash ARRL and especially DXCC, expect me to tune out folks. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: N8S Online Logs

2007-04-06 Thread John - WB8RFB
Is it even remotely possible that the post about on-line logs came from someone new to DX'ing who was simply asking a question that he/she didn't know the answer to? I think it's time for all of us to dig out our old ARRL Handbooks and reread the Amateur's Code printed therein. 73, WB8RFB

[DX-CHAT] BS7H INTO NE USA

2007-04-29 Thread John Maikisch
AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] BS7H STRONG HERE

2007-04-29 Thread John Maikisch
TO GET HIM AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Re: BS7H

2007-05-02 Thread John Warren
to the newcomers into our hobby. Doubt that most of them know who BS7H is! Much more likely to come from frustrated, impatient 20wpm OTs who are near the top of Honor Roll. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx

[DX-CHAT] Postage info

2007-05-11 Thread John Kanode
My small town post office had handouts with all the new postage info in it. It is Publication 620 April 2007 PSN 7610-10-000-0493 it is a tri page fold out blue in color. The title is New Postage Prices, What you Need to Know May 14, 2007 John N4MM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

[DX-CHAT] DXCC 2000

2007-05-11 Thread John Kanode
trying to herd cats. I could write a book about it but too long for here. I will be at Dayton and if anyone is interested, I will be glad to answer any questions about it. 73, John, N4MM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related

[DX-CHAT] ZD9BCB

2007-08-27 Thread John Warren
personal business. TIA, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Re: Real DX

2007-10-04 Thread John Warren
John AE5B wrote: Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his ancient Hallicrafters S40B to 20.005 Megacycles and was able to hear a weak, scratchy beeb-beeb-bee from Sputnik I. What is DX? To a 14 year old kid that was REAL DX. To those of you that have been

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